The verdict
ProxyEmpire wins on 5 of 7 core metrics, 1 tied. We'd pick ProxyEmpire for most teams that need proxyempire offers 30m+ ethically-sourced rotating residential, mobile, and datacenter proxies across 170+ countries with unique data rollover., but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
Mexela vs ProxyEmpire — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, Mexela or ProxyEmpire?
On the entry tier, ProxyEmpire is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. Mexela starts at $12.00/GB and ProxyEmpire starts at $1.97/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
Which has a bigger IP pool, Mexela or ProxyEmpire?
ProxyEmpire has the larger advertised residential pool. Mexela reports Over 300,000 fixed IPv4 IPs across 7+ countries; ProxyEmpire reports 30M+ ethically sourced residential IPs across 170+ countries. Pool size is one signal — actual exit-node freshness and rotation logic matter more in production.
Which is better for web scraping, Mexela or ProxyEmpire?
ProxyEmpire edges ahead on overall success rate against our nightly Cloudflare/Amazon/Google SERP test rig. That said, the right choice depends on your target site mix — Mexela is typically picked for Shared proxies workloads, while ProxyEmpire is often chosen for datacenter use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, Mexela or ProxyEmpire?
ProxyEmpire carries the higher trust score in our directory based on documented compliance, support responsiveness, and customer-base feedback. Both offer 24/7 channels at upper plans; only Mexela gates dedicated account managers and ProxyEmpire gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick Mexela or ProxyEmpire in 2026?
Pick Mexela when EU-based provider of shared, private and sneaker IPv4 proxies with over 300,000 fixed IPs across multiple coun. Pick ProxyEmpire when ProxyEmpire offers 30M+ ethically-sourced rotating residential, mobile, and datacenter proxies across 170+ cou. Most teams that consider both end up with ProxyEmpire.